Turf Soil Management
Instructor: Doug Soldat, Ph.D.
Sound soil management is the building block of a healthy system. Dr. Doug Soldat leads this course focusing on the basics of soil science, management of soil physical properties including organic matter, different types of cultivation techniques, and the construction and management of different root zone systems.
Designed Duration: 6 Lectures, 3 Quizzes
Credits Earned: 1
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 11 Lessons
- 3 Quizzes
- 0m Duration
Welcome to Turf Soil Management
2 Lessons
- About this course
- How to Use GreenKeeper University Software
Section 1: Basic Training: Soil Properties Important for Turf Management
3 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 1: The Nature and Properties of Soil
- Lecture 2: Obtaining Soil Property Information
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 1 Quiz
Section 2: Constructing Turfgrass Root Zones
3 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 3: Constructing Turfgrass Root Zones
- Lecture 4: Constructing Turfgrass Root Zones II
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 2 Quiz
Section 3: Maintaining Turfgrass Root Zones
3 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 5: Organic Matter and Topdressing
- Lecture 6: Topdressing and Aeration
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 3 Quiz
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- Nutrient requirements and cycling
- Nitrogen fertilizers
- Scheduling nitrogen fertilizer
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Understanding and Using Soil Testing
- Fundamentals of soil chemistry and fertility.
- Soil testing methodologies and interpretation methods (SLAN, MLSN, BCSR)
- Nutrient management planning
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